Position Announcement:​ Vice President/Director of Programs

Are you a servant leader, experienced in conservative advocacy and coalitions, and passionate about advancing U.S. climate leadership? Join the team at DEPLOY/US, a cutting-edge bipartisan organization scaling the impact of conservative climate leadership nationwide. We seek a Vice President of Programs or Director of Programs (dependent on experience) to lead and strengthen DEPLOY/US’ field-building activities and programs, including key management of programs and leadership in our grantmaking strategy. 

ABOUT DEPLOY/US

DEPLOY/US is a convener, funder, and accelerator of climate leadership across the political spectrum. Our goal is ambitious, durable decarbonization policies. With a bipartisan team and board, we are the only organization in the country focused on building the capacities, amplifying the voices, and scaling the impact of the Ecoright field – the ecosystem of civic enterprises and leaders, plus allied funders, working right-of-center on climate change as a crucial foundation for bipartisan action. 

DEPLOY/US is growing rapidly in scale and impact, with ambitious plans for the next few years. We have a highly mission-driven, collaborative, and learning-oriented organizational culture that is in the service of impact. We are committed to and value individual and team wellness. 

Recent links about DEPLOY/US work:

  • Founders' Pledge recommends DEPLOY/US as a “promising bet to improve US climate policy, increasing the likelihood of further bipartisan policy wins and making the US climate response more robust, as polarization along partisan lines presents a major risk to continued US climate leadership”   

  • Robert Eccles interviews of our CEO and VP of Programs: A Conversation with Andrea Yodsampa and Alex Bozmoski of DEPLOY/US about Accelerating Bipartisan Climate Action

POSITION SUMMARY 

DEPLOY/US is seeking a full-time Vice President of Programs or Director of Programs (dependent on experience) who can grow, orchestrate, and manage a growing array of programs that support the success and impact of our partner grantees and the entire field of nonprofit organizations working right-of-center for US climate leadership.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and scaling programs that advance bipartisan U.S. decarbonization policies: including grantmaking programs focused on right-of-center and allied civil society; facilitating collaborations among field partners; coordinating policymaker-education campaigns and (within limits) legislative strategies, particularly in states; programs to accelerate partners’ media exposure; and other internal infrastructure that serves field-wide impact, such as programs that cultivate talent pipelines in the Ecoright field. 

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, the successful Vice President of Programs or Director of Programs:

  • Thrives in mission-driven, collaborative environments that require a balance of strategic leadership/support and hands-on management.

  • Is inspired by DEPLOY/US' unique role as a field-building organization, supporting partners and grantees within the Ecoright field to advance bipartisan decarbonization policy action, working closely with our bipartisan team and board.

  • Is passionate about facilitating the success of right-of-center civil society organizations and leaders engaged in advancing durable, bipartisan climate solutions.

The scope of responsibility and leadership will depend on the candidate’s experience, with the Director focused on implementation, tactical management, and strategy support, and the Vice President with strategic oversight of DEPLOY/US’s programmatic portfolio, as outlined in the responsibilities section below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

For Both Director- and Vice President-Level Candidates

  • Support and expand DEPLOY/US’ programs and services that support partner success, including our rapidly growing grantmaking operation, field coordination, and media and other field-wide infrastructure.

  • Manage strategy development and execution in key states and assist DEPLOY/US staff, contractors, and partner grantees in the field.

  • Manage DEPLOY/US’ fellowship and talent pipeline programs to meet the needs of the Ecoright field and cultivate future leadership.

  • Align programmatic goals with organizational strategy, leveraging internal resources effectively.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with partner grantees, providing guidance, resources, and infrastructure that enhance their impact.

  • Serve as a key liaison between DEPLOY/US, its partners, and the broader field to ensure cohesive and effective programmatic support.

  • Work closely with the VP of Impact and Learning on field-wide impact assessment and to identify field needs and new DEPLOY/US program opportunities.

  • Ensure that program operations are aligned with the field-building mission of DEPLOY/US and continuously drive improvements.

Additional Responsibilities for Vice President-Level Candidates

  • Organizational Leadership: Help to shape the organization’s long-term strategy and growth.

  • Programs Strategy: Lead the development and implementation of DEPLOY/US’ programmatic strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.

  • Cross-Team Leadership: Oversee and support the growth of cross-functional teams to improve grantmaking, field-building, and internal capacity.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required for Both Director- and Vice President-Level Candidates

  • Experience managing or leading field programs that support civil society organizations.

  • Experience in conservative advocacy, civil society, and coalitional leadership.

  • Demonstrated success with nonprofit or advocacy management.

  • Ability to build trust and communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across the political spectrum, including funders, grantees, thought leaders, and policymakers.

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a focus on collaboration, relationship-building, and servant leadership.

  • Commitment to bipartisanship and decarbonization, with a belief in the importance of engaging perspectives across the aisle to achieve durable climate solutions.

  • Strong personal integrity, work ethic, and continuous learning orientation.

  • Ability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and innovative work environment.

  • Ability to work independently as part of a remote, mission-driven team.

  • Willingness to travel as required (~20%).

Preferred for Both Director- and Vice President-Level Candidates

  • Experience with energy, climate, or environmental policy issues, especially in right-of-center advocacy.

  • Experience managing grantmaking programs or overseeing funding strategies.

Additional Requirements for Vice President-Level Candidates

  • Successful track record serving as a senior organizational leader, with oversight of a team, function, or program portfolio.

  • Strategic vision and experience aligning organizational resources to achieve ambitious goals.

  • Demonstrated success in building new systems, partnerships, and teams to achieve large-scale impact.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the date of hire.

  • DEPLOY/US is unable to sponsor work visas for candidates. All candidates for employment with DEPLOY/US will be subject to a background check before hire.

COMPENSATION

This is a full-time salaried position. DEPLOY/US offers a competitive total compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K match, generous PTO allowance and more. The compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience (at both the Vice President and Director levels).

PROCESS 

Please submit an application, including your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, to talent@deployus.org. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

LOCATION

Washington, DC is preferred but not required. DEPLOY/US has a distributed team that works remotely. This position will require a routine presence in DC as well as significant travel (~20%) to other US-based meetings. 

DEPLOY/US is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates regardless of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, medical history, and other non-merit characteristics.